Nebraska threw a ‘lifeline’ to rural hospitals on the brink. It’s fraying.

The mounting challenges facing hospitals led Nebraska lawmakers to try to help — pushing a bill to unlock up to $1 billion in federal Medicaid funding. But that money was tied up in a federal approval process for over a year, putting some hospitals on edge.

Old Man Basketball – Wednesday Nights at the HTRS Gym

It is that time of year to get off the couch and get active. The call goes out for all who may be interested in playing Old Man Basketball at the HTRS Gym on Wednesday nights.

Commissioners Ask County Officials to Cut Back WhereThey Can

At their regular meeting on Tuesday, December 9, the Pawnee County Board of Commissioners discussed with county officials the budget constraints they expect to encounter in 2027 through 2030.

Christmas Around the Square

Christmas decorations take on a historical flare in Table Rock. Repeating last year's design the horse-drawn-sleigh is back.Two new tableaus have been added showing display windows of a millinery shop.

Nebraska Collects $200k in Child Support from Gambling Winnings

Lincoln, NE – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has collected more than $200,000 from gambling winnings to go toward child support arrears just three months after implementing the program.

From Our Files

Pawnee Observer—Laura Turnbull: As of this writing it has been raining for over 24 hours. There have been estimates of 3 to 4 inches of rain. (Most people have put away their rain gauges.) Four inches of rain would have translated to about four feet of snow!

Community Calendar

Items MUST be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsFriday, Dec 128:30 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.10:30 a.m. - Tia chi/chair exercise at Table Rock Senior Center.

Reagan’s Reading Recommendation

12 Rules for Life:An Antidote to Chaos by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. Published 2018.The following summary was obtained from Goodreads.What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B.

Lewiston School Spirit Crochet-Along

Welcome to section 9 of our Lewiston School Spirit Crochet-Along! Let’s grab our hooks and begin!Row 1: Double crochet in the first 7 stitches. Change to white. Double crochet in the next 5 stitches. Change to maroon. Double crochet in the next 17 stitches. Change to white.

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